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Coupe Mondiale Entry System & Hotel Bookings Now Online - Italy
Mick Jagger Group Features Accordion on Saturday Night TV Program - USA
Mirco Patarini and Antonio Spaccarotella Go East, Seoul - Korea
Festival Airs d'Accordéon, Valenciennois – France
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
‘Accordions at the Castle 2012’, Blackpool – UK
‘14 Years Ago’ – Austrian Accordion Orchestra Goes Down Under
Future events |
Paris Moscou Duo Courses - France
Marco Lo Russo Accompanies Tango Vocalist, Florence - Italy
French Qualifications and Deschamps International Seminar in Taninges - France
Dünya Müzikleri & Gurup Göçmen Concert, Istanbul – Turkey
41st New Zealand & South Pacific International Accordion Championships – New Zealand
Dates and Rules for 2013 50th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition - Germany
Pascal Contet Concerts in June - France
Accordion Camp, Oregon – USA
11th Annual New Zealand Tango Festival, Wellington - New Zealand
Piano Accordion Workshop, Somerset – UK
Master Classes at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Munich – Germany
‘Accordion Heroes’ Event Major Changes, Virginia – USA
New and Updated Sites |
Gary Dahl new and updated music
eTracks MP3 Albums by Sergey Osokin Now Online – International
eTracks MP3 Album by Oivind Farmen Now Online – International
eTracks MP3 Albums by Semion Shmelkov Now Online – International
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Note from the Publisher About Accordions Worldwide Viewer Numbersby Harley Jones |
 The statistics for April 2012 showed 189,000 viewers (people) and 842,000 viewer minutes. That is very very exciting and I hope this information will encourage accordion advertisers not yet supporting Accordion Worldwide (AWW) to increase their internet advertising spend and enable the free services we offer the accordion world to continue expanding. I urge our annual millions of AWW viewers to support AWW advertisers whenever you are purchasing anything accordion. They make our free services possible. We cannot do it without you, our viewers or our advertisers, and I thank you all for your continuing support. |
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Coupe Mondiale Entry System & Hotel Bookings Now Online - Italyby Harley Jones |
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 The Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Coupe Mondiale entry system and hotel bookings is now live for the event being hosted and organized by the CIA member from Italy, the Italian Accordion Culture (IAC). Entries close on July 15, 2012.CIA President Raymond Bodell and Mirco Patarini (Artistic Director IAC) warmly welcome guests, competitors and supporters to the 65th Coupe Mondiale (2012) and the 128th CIA International General Assembly of Delegates Congress in Spoleto, Italy, 21-25 August 2012. The Coupe Mondiale was last held in Italy in 1950 (Milan) and again in 1961 (Pallanza) and now after some 51 years of absence, as the event has taken place in 25 different countries around the world, the CIA is excited to return once again the Coupe Mondiale competitions to Italy. All categories and rules are on the Coupe Mondiale website for the 8 categories of competitions: 65th Coupe Mondiale, Master Coupe Mondiale, Junior Coupe Mondiale, Senior and Junior Virtuoso Entertainment, Ensemble and Digital Accordon categories. For further information view the Coupe Mondiale website. |
Mick Jagger Group Features Accordion on Saturday Night TV Program - USAby Harley Jones |
 Reader Pamela Tom wrote about Mick Jagger and Arcade Fire group on Saturday Night TV Program, "This was soo cool! I liked the accordionist…she has style and the way the camera focused on her was great. She had a lot of personality (she also plays keyboard and drums in other Arcade Fire videos). Mick Jagger is timeless!"Arcade Fire is an rock band based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It consists of the husband and wife duo Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, along with Richard Reed Parry, Tim Kingsbury, Jeremy Gara, and Sarah Neufeld. They have also accompanied David Bowie and Cyndi Lauper. |
Mirco Patarini and Antonio Spaccarotella Go East, Seoul - Koreaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 Italian accordionists Mirco Patarini and Antonio Spaccarotella recently journeyed to South Korea, where they performed a very successful sell-out concert in the Art Theatre, Seoul.The concert was organized and promoted by the Cosmos Corporation of Seoul. The performances of the two Italians, whose music included classical and jazz selections, afterwards received much critical acclaim. The concert opened with performances by several Korean accordionists, followed by Antonio Spaccarotella, whose jazz-based program included pieces by Piazzolla, Parker, Corea, Biondini and Marocco. The second half began with performances by local emerging talents, after which Mirco Patarini gave a classical recital. His program included music by Viatcheslav Semionov, Paganini, Albèniz, Zolotariov and Khachaturian. The concert ended with a long round of applause for the two Italians. |
Festival Airs d'Accordéon, Valenciennois – Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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  The festival Airs d'Accordéon takes place in Valenciennois in Northern France on May 27th and 28th. The festival includes a ginguette (public dance) to the music of Carine Vigni and his Orchestra. Amongst the guests are Julien Gonzales, Bernard Marquigny, Accordé à Vent, Boulevard Des Airs, Morand Cajun Band & Bandzydeco. Admission is free. For further information visit the Airs d'Accordéon website. |
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John Jones Awarded MBE at Buckingham Palace, London – UKby Rob Howard |
 On May 10th accordionist John Jones, from Macclesfield, Cheshire, went to Buckingham Palace to receive the MBE (Member of the British Empire) for Services to Charity from HRH Princess Anne. The Princess was interested in the accordion and charity work, and asked John many questions.John Jones was awarded the MBE in the 2011 New Year’s Honours List. John has raised over £200,000 over the last 20 years playing the accordion in public for charities e.g. Marie Curie, Macclesfield Hospital Scanner Appeal, Macmillan Nurses, Francis House, East Cheshire Hospice, David Lewis Epilepsy Centre, and many more. In the process John has become one of Macclesfield’s most recognizable citizens, and has proved to be a great public ambassador for the accordion. Picture below fundraising. John has been a member of Stockport Accordion Club since 1987. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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‘Accordions at the Castle 2012’, Blackpool – UKby Rob Howard |
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 Picture above, left to right: Harry Hussey, Brian Jenkins, Giancarlo Caporilli (front), Heather Smith, Gennaro Ruffolo, Rosemary Wright. ‘Accordions at the Castle 2012’ took place at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool, Lancashire, May 13th to 18th, organized by Heather Smith. This accordion festival ran alongside an organ/keyboard festival, jointly administered by Sceptre Promotions. The workshops included Elementary (MD Rosemary Wright), Intermediate (Brian Jenkins), Vintage (Jean Hanger), Scottish (Roy Hendrie), Buskers (Bert Santilly), Jazz (Bert Santilly), and Big Band Swing Orchestra (Heather Smith/Geoff Cook). The final evening concert included splendid contributions from all the workshops, followed by an accordion/soprano performance by Stefan Andrusyschyn & Denise Leigh. Picture right: Dave Morrice and Roy Hendrie, Eddy Jay and Fiona Barrow. A festival highlight was a fabulous performance of the touring concert ‘Piaf – The Songs’, with French singer Eve Loisseau, accordionist Eddy Jay, and violinist Fiona Barrow. Giancarlo Caporilli, from Rome, Italy, returned after 4 years and performed on top form, as did his talented compatriot Gennaro Ruffolo, and there were strong supporting contributions from British accordionists Harry Hussey and Rosemary Wright. The Scottish accordion/fiddle duo Roy Hendrie & Dave Morrice also performed their lively music with distinction in concerts. Ken Hopkins’ large and wonderful display of antique and vintage accordions attracted great curiosity. Ken also gave demonstrations of several different playing systems. Photo below: Ken Hopkins Next year’s festival is set for May 12th to 17th, again at the Norbreck Castle. For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
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‘14 Years Ago’ – Austrian Accordion Orchestra Goes Down Underby Rob Howard |
 The Accordions Worldwide news for May 29th 1988 reported that an accordion orchestra from Austria was making preparations to visit the other side of the world, with concerts planned for New Zealand, Fiji, and Australia. How exciting must that have been for those concerned? One of the great benefits of playing the accordion is its sociability, with international travel a possibility for some. This promised to be a most enjoyable and unforgettable experience for all involved – and all due to playing the accordion! SALZBURGER ACCORDION ORCHESTRA SAALFELDEN SOUTH PACIFIC TOUR Contributed by Franz Hochwimmer The Salzburger Accordion Orchestra Saalfelden (conductor: Jacob Noordzij) are planning their 7th International concert tour from June 27th to July 19th 1998. During this tour they will perform in Nadi to the Fiji Ministers of Parliament. On July 6th they will arrive in Auckland, New Zealand and perform a concert in Dargaville on July 7th and Auckland on July 8th in conjunction with the North Shore Accordion Orchestras. They will then travel to Australia to perform concerts in Perth and Ayers Rock, and participate in the Australian Society of Accordionists competitions in Sydney before returning to Austria. |
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Orquestra de Acordeões Concert, Cartaxo – Portugalby Rob Howard |
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| The Orquestra de Acordeões perform in concert on Saturday May 26th, 9.30pm, at the Centro de Estudos Musicais, Cartaxo, Portugal. |
Paris Moscou Duo Courses - Franceby Roman Jbanov |
 Attached is full information about the Duo Paris Moscou master-classes 9th to 13th July, near Dijon in Burgogne, France. Duo Paris Moscou players are Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov. You may choose full board, half board or course only. Information pdf download: DuoPM |
Marco Lo Russo Accompanies Tango Vocalist, Florence - Italyby Rob Howard |
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| Accordionist Marco Lo Russo and pianist Fabrizio Mocata will accompany leading Uruguayan tango singer Ricardo Olivera on May 27th, 5.30pm, in Parco di San Donato, Via Novoli, Florence, Italy. Ricardo Olivera sings with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Uruguay, based in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was recently described as “the voice of revelation” by the prestigious Argentine newspaper, ‘La Nazione’. The concert will be repeated at 10pm that evening at Jazz Club Bevovino, via S. Niccolò, Florence. For further information email: dina.tomezzoli@alice.it |
French Qualifications and Deschamps International Seminar in Taninges - Franceby |
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 This week is the beginning of the spring seminars of Frederic Deschamps (picture right), at which, many students are preparing for the upcoming competitions such as Primus Ikaalinen in Finland and the French Qualifications which will be held in La Selle sur le Bied on July 22nd. At the French Qualifications, students are performing to demonstrate, they are of the level to represent France and participate in the 2012 CIA Coupe Mondiale and 2012 CMA Trophee Mondial competitions. The next international seminar of Frederic Deschamps will be in Taninges (FR-74440), near Switzerland on the 9th & 10th of June in a Masterclass/Concert & Hohner Demonstration with Grayson Masefield and other artists from the Hohner Team. New National and International Public Seminars and V.I.P Master Classes will be held this summer from July 9th to 14th, July 16th to 21th, July 23rd to 28th, July 30th to August 4th, August 6th to 11th, August 13th to 18th. For further information contact Frederic Deschamps email: ratinachampeix@gmail.com |
Dünya Müzikleri & Gurup Göçmen Concert, Istanbul – Turkeyby Rob Howard |
 Dünya Müzikleri & Gurup Göçmen perform on Saturday May 27th, 7pm, at the Cafer Aga Mah, Moda Cad, Agabey Sok. No:12, A Kadiköy, Istanbul. The line up of Dünya Müzikleri & Gurup Göçmen includes accordionist Mehmet Hakan Kaya. For further information email: ibeka@mynet.com |
41st New Zealand & South Pacific International Accordion Championships – New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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 The 41st New Zealand Accordion Championships & South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival will be held Saturday 2nd June and Sunday 3rd June at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre in Epsom, Auckland.The schedule of the event is on the NZAA website along with entry prices. Special Guest will be Christel Sautaux of Switzerland (picture right) who has represented Switzerland in a number of international competitions. In recent years, an adult orchestra has been assembled to play as part of the weekend. This year, we will be having a youth orchestra for players from all around New Zealand and overseas guests under the age of 18 years. The Sunday Farewell Concert showcasing some of the weekend’s class winners, guest artists, will also include a performance by the New Zealand Youth orchestra conducted by Christine Johnstone. The South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival will conclude with a Celebration Dinner on Sunday evening which will include the presentation of the South Pacific Championship trophies and special awards given annually. For further information email: nzaasecretary@yahoo.com |
Dates and Rules for 2013 50th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 2012 Klingenthal Results and photos of accordionists, enthusiasts and friends attending the 49th International Accordion Competition 2012 KlingenthalAlso released are the rules and regulations in various languages for 2013: 2013Kling The 50th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition in 2013 will be a special celebration event and takes place from May 6th to 12th. Competition categories are very similar to this year: Category I Soloists up to the age of 12 Category II Soloists up to the age of 15 Category III Soloists up to the age of 18 Category IV Soloists of any age Category V Chamber music ensemble with up to six musicians including one accordion Category VI Soloists of any age performing virtuosic light music Category VII Bandoneon soloists of any age Category VIII Instrumental groups with up to six musicians including at least one but no more than two bandoneons. Download the 2013 Rules and Regulations in various languages: 2013Kling |
Pascal Contet Concerts in June - Franceby Rob Howard |
 French accordionist Pascal Contet performs during June, as follows:June 3rd, 2.15pm and 4.30pm – with comedienne Marie-Christine Barrault, Verneuil-sur-Seine June 11th - Festival Maifeste, world premiere of ‘Over The Sea’, Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, Paris June 13th, 11am - France INTER, radio broadcast from Paris June 13th, 8.30pm – duo with bass player Joëlle Léandre, La Dynamo, Pantin June 15th, 8.30pm - Eglise de Saint- Pierre , route du Chapeau rouge, Dunkirk June 18th – lectures and music with François Marthouret, Maison de la Poesie, Paris For further information email: pascalcontet@wanadoo.fr |
Accordion Camp, Oregon – USAby Rob Howard |
 The Accordion Camp, organized by Steve Knapke (picture left), takes place from June 10th to 15th in Silver Falls State Park, Salem, Oregon. The event includes 5 days of intense workshops and individual tuition with professionals who will teach how to play in an accordion orchestra, and other useful accordion skills and subjects.For further information email: Squeezbox11@frontier.com |
11th Annual New Zealand Tango Festival, Wellington - New Zealandby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| The 11th Annual New Zealand Tango Festival takes place at the Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, 11 Hutchinson Road, Newtown, Wellington, from June 19th to 26th. The festival offers three days and four nights of world-class workshops, shows and milongas, plus tango immersion courses before and after the festival. The festival starts with intensive courses run by international masters, held in the heart of the city, within walking distance from the festival hotel, with milongas every night, and the cafe district of Wellington right outside your door. On Thursday June 21st registration is open from 7.30pm and the Welcome Milonga starts at 8pm. The main performances are on Friday and Saturday nights. For further information email: festival@nztangofestival.co.nz |
Piano Accordion Workshop, Somerset – UKby Rob Howard |
 From Sunday July 22nd to Wednesday 25th, Halsway Manor, National Centre for the Folk Arts, Halsway Lane, Nr Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD is running a three day piano accordion course for beginners, intermediate and advanced players. The teachers will be Karen Tweed (picture left) and Paul Hutchinson, two of the finest piano accordion players on the English folk scene.The course offers workshops, concerts plus music sessions in the bar and a bit of time off for good behaviour to explore this beautiful area. If you want to bring a friend/partner who wants to come for a break but not take part in the workshops that’s fine – see prices. Arrive from 4pm Sunday. Depart either Wednesday night or after breakfast on Thursday. Full board (all meals and accommodation) £210 per person– single ensuite room; £190 per person – sharing an ensuite room. £190 single non ensuite room. £170 sharing a non ensuite room. There are also very affordable options for day visitors (non residential), camping and camper vans, non-participants accompanying a participant and children. Phone 01984 618274 for details. For further information email: office@halswaymanor.org.uk |
Master Classes at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Munich – Germanyby Rob Howard |
  The Academy for New Music 2012 presents master classes at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Munich, from August 22nd to 27th. Musicians involved include the Arditti Quartet, Marino Formenti, Teodoro Anzellotti, Rainer Römer, Wolfram Winkel, Siegfried Mauser and Wolfgang Rihm. Tuition is in both German and English.The Academy for New Music has an emphasis on contemporary music from 1950, and under the guidance of highly renowned performers, aims to teach participants those techniques demanded by contemporary works. In 2012, tuition will be given for string quartets (for existing quartets) and solo strings (violin, viola, cello), piano, accordion, percussion (with solo and ensemble tuition in the latter). There will also be a composition class directed by Wolfgang Rihm. When applying, applicants should name two works of contemporary music which they wish to work on. For composition, applicants should submit two of their own works. For further information email: teodoro@anzellotti.de |
‘Accordion Heroes’ Event Major Changes, Virginia – USAby Harley Jones |
 Due to a combination of the economic and logistical problems, the organisers of the Accordion Heroes 2012 event have written that there have been major changes to the plans and schedule for the event.Accordion Heroes 2012 has been rescheduled to include a salute to Anthony Galla-Rini with a special one-day event that will be held in the Northern Virginia area (location to be announced soon). The Galla-Rini Tribute will start with a day of workshops and a mini-band session presented by Jorgen Sundquist, William Cosby, and Esther Lanting: three of Galla-Rini’s most respected repetiteurs. The evening concert will also feature Lena Rist Larson and the young Canadian Michael Bridge. This concert will kick off Jorgen’s first US performance tour in almost 15 years. The young performers will work one-on-one and in small group sessions with Jorgen, William, Esther and Michael on Thursday and Friday in private sessions and also perform at the Saturday night concert. All individuals who registered will be contacted regarding refunds or options for the revised event. |
New and Updated Sites |
NZAA Website updateby Heather Masefield |
 NZAA Website update with schedule and other information of the 41st New Zealand & South Pacific International Accordion Championships. |
Gary Dahl new and updated musicby Gary Dahl |
 Gary Dahl - performer, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following new music titles for purchase on-line. 'Adagio', catalog:DH0237, 'Ah Marie', catalog:DH0238, Updated music titles, ' 12th Street Rag', catalog:DH0055, 'The Blue Danube', catalog:DH0060, Samples for these music are now available at the MusicForAccordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
eTracks MP3 Albums by Sergey Osokin Now Online – Internationalby Sergey Osokin |
  The eTracks part of the MusicForAccordion.com website starts its 2nd week and has already grown to over 815 MP3 tracks available. Priced at only € 0.70 a track with most albums costing € 8.00 or less its great value.New Albums this week are: 2 albums by Sergey Osokin Eternal Returning IL Cinema Per Sempre |
eTracks MP3 Album by Oivind Farmen Now Online – Internationalby Oivind Farmen |
 The eTracks part of the MusicForAccordion.com website starts its 2nd week and has already grown to over 815 MP3 tracks available. Priced at only € 0.70 a track with most albums costing € 8.00 or less its great value.New Album this week is: 1 album by Oivind Farmen Scandinavian Accordion Favourites |
eTracks MP3 Albums by Semion Shmelkov Now Online – Internationalby Shmelkov Semion |
 The eTracks part of the MusicForAccordion.com website starts its 2nd week and has already grown to over 815 MP3 tracks available. Priced at only € 0.70 a track with most albums costing € 8.00 or less its great value.New Album this week is: 1 album by Semion Shmelkov L'amour |
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CD REVIEW - The Jewel of the Accordion by Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, Reviewed by Rob Howardby Rob Howard |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Kanon CD by The Jewel of the Accordion by Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, in English languages, reviewed by Rob Howard. |
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